The
new Lusail Iconic Stadium, with a capacity of 86,250, will host the
opening and final matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ if Qatar is
granted hosting rights. Located in Lusail City , the stadium takes its
inspiration from the sail of a traditional dhow boat and is surrounded
by water. After the FIFA World Cup™, the stadium will be used to host
other spectacular sporting and cultural events.

Doha Port Stadium

The
new Doha Port Stadium will be a completely modular stadium with 44,950
seats. The stadium, which will sit on an artificial peninsula in the
Gulf, is designed to evoke its marine setting. Water from the Gulf will
run over its outer facade, aiding in the cooling process and adding to
its visual allure. Fans will have the option of arriving on a water taxi
or ferry. After the FIFA World Cup™, the whole stadium will be
disassembled and the seats sent to developing countries to further their
football development.

Sports City Stadium

Drawing
inspiration from traditional Arab tents, Sports City Stadium will have
47,560 seats. A retractable roof, partly retractable pitch and
retractable stands will make the stadium Qatar 's premiere multi-use
facility in the decades following the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. The stadiums
innovative features will make it an ideal venue for football matches,
but also concerts, theatre performances and non-football related
athletic events.

Education City Stadium

Education
City Stadium takes the form of a jagged diamond, glittering by day and
glowing by night. The 45,350-seat stadium will be located in the midst
of several university campuses at Education City , easily accessible for
fans both in Qatar and in neighbouring Bahrain , which will be only 51
minutes away from the stadium by high-speed rail. Following the FIFA
World Cup™, the stadium will retain 25,000 seats for use by university
athletic teams.

Umm Slal Stadium

Umm
Slal Stadium, located in the vicinity of one of Qatar 's most
historically important forts, will have 45,120 seats. The design is a
modern interpretation of traditional Arab forts, like the one in nearby
Umm Slal Mohammed. After the FIFA World Cup™, seating capacity will be
reduced to 25,500. The stadium will be used by Umm Slal F.C.

Qatar University Stadium

Replacing
an existing track and field stadium on Qatar University 's campus,
Qatar University Stadium will have 43,520 seats. The stadiums gold
facade blends traditional Arabic geometric patterns with free-form open
surfaces, conjuring both past and future. The stadium will be used by
student athletes following the FIFA World Cup™, with a seating capacity
of 23,500.

Al-Gharafa Stadium

The
existing 21,175 capacity Al-Gharafa stadium will be expanded to 44,740
seats using modular elements forming an upper tier. The facade will be
made up of ribbons representing the nations that qualify for the 2022
FIFA World Cup and will symbolize football and the mutual friendship,
tolerance and respect that the tournament represents. The stadium will
be downscaled to its existing capacity after the tournament ends.

Al-Khor Stadium

Al-Khor
is a brand new 45,330-capacity stadium with a stunning seashell motif
and a flexible roof. The permanent lower tier seats 25,500 and the
modular upper tier seats 19,830. The stadium offers spectators a
stunning view of the Arabian Gulf from their seats and will be located
in a sports and recreation zone.

Al-Rayyan Stadium

The
existing Al-Rayyan Stadium with a seating capacity of 21,282 will be
expanded to 44,740 seats using modular elements to form an upper tier.
The stadium is designed with a special "media membrane" facade that acts
as a screen for projecting news, updates and current matches. The
stadium will be downsized to its current capacity after the tournament.

Al-Wakrah Stadium

Al-Wakrah
is one of Qatar 's oldest cities, with a long history of commercial
fishing and pearl diving. Al-Wakrah stadium, with a capacity of 45,120,
takes its cues from the sea that has played such an important role in
the city's history. After the FIFA World Cup™, the stadium's capacity
will be reduced to 25,500 seats.

Al-Shamal Stadium

Al-Shamal
stadium will have a capacity of 45,120, with a permanent lower tier of
25,500 seats and a modular upper tier of 19,620 seats. The stadiums
shape is derived from the "dhow" fishing boat used in the Gulf.
Spectators are expected to arrive from the Doha Expressway, water taxis,
the Bahrain-Qatar Friendship Bridge and the new metrorail.

Khalifa International Stadium

Redesigned
for Qatar 's successful hosting of the 2006 Asian Games, Khalifa
International Stadium's current capacity of 50,000 will be expanded to
68,030 for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium, which includes
sweeping arcs and partially covered stands, is the centerpiece of Aspire
Zone, a sports complex that includes the Aspire Academy for Sports
Excellence, ASPETAR Sports Medicine Hospital and many other sporting
venues.